Executive assistant / Project Assistant

Job Title: Executive assistant Project AssistantLocation: Lansing, MI 48933Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: HybridPay Rate: $30-30hrOverview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below Client runs through fifteen executive departments which carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government. Popular departments like Agriculture and Rural Development, Civil Rights, Environment, Health and Human Services, Natural Resources, Secretary of State. This Client has opportunities in a number of career pathways, including, but not limited to, business and administrative support, education and human services, IT and computers, medical and healthcare, natural resources, law enforcement and public safety, skilled trades and more. With positions in over 18 state departments, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the client. This client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Description:This position will:Ensure consistency with the Client project management methodology (SUITE),investment management and systems engineering methodology.The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a fundamental understanding of IT concepts and project management methodologyProject Documentation & Reporting:Maintain project plans, timelines, and roadmaps.Create and distribute status reports highlighting progress, risks, and key anize and track project documentation, KPIs, and deliverables.Scheduling & Coordination:Schedule and coordinate project meetings, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track.Manage action items, resources, and dependencies to align teams.Stakeholder Communication:Serve as the primary liaison between the Project Manager, internal teams, and external stakeholders.Facilitate workgroup meetings, provide backup support for the PM, and prepare communicationmaterials.Ensure stakeholders receive regular updates on status, risks, and changes.Task & Resource Management:Assign and track tasks, monitor progress, and ensure teams remain on schedule.Oversee resource allocation and budget tracking.Conduct bi-weekly Time View timesheet audits and assist Resource Managers in necessaryadjustments.Risk & Issue Tracking:Identify and escalate risks and issues while maintaining a risk log.Ensure action plans are in place to mitigate risks and resolve problems.Quality Control & Change Management:Support project teams in completing SUITE documentation as per the Tailoring Plan.Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and assist in managing scope changes.Conduct impact analyses for schedule and budget changes, aiding in Change Request submissions.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Created: 2025-02-22